Before you pop the question, you will need to find the right engagement ring for your fiancé. The tips below should prove useful in choosing the perfect engagement ring.
If you have a little extra to spend, you are better off sticking with platinum as this is the highest quality metal available. However, if your fiancé prefers gold or if platinum is a bit expensive for you, there are other options available as well. A good place to start is to do some research on the various diamonds and metals used in engagement rings.
When selecting your diamond, you will need to choose the right grade, cut and clarity. The purity and type of cut of your diamond will also affect its price. Check with fashion conscious friends for recommendations on the right jeweler to visit for your engagement ring. Ask family members and friends about the best type of engraving, pave, micropave, filigree and miligrain before you make your selection.
Once you have identified the right jeweler, take your fiancé out for lunch nearby then stroll by the store and “whimsically” decide to pop in. Invite her to try on some rings to see which one she likes best. If you fear that she will find out, it would be best to instead have someone else go with her such as a close girlfriend.
Once you know which ring she likes, go out shopping to select the design and compare prices. Identify which precious stone or diamond fits into your budget, and then select the mounting that she will love. As much as possible, try to balance your quest for the best quality with your budget limit. Alternatively, you could have the engagement ring custom made by a master jeweler who would be able to design a unique ring with various attractive features.
